Straight drill hole jig

[TheJay]

I have a hole jig for achieving straight holes with my drill. This is great, but limited to fairly large drill pieces and screws/bolts.

I need bushings or alternative for the smaller bits between 1-4mm thick.

I have seen a v drill guide but my jaw dropped when I saw how much it was going for.

Ideally I want to make a similar jig using wood. I don't have access to a drill press, any suggestions without purchasing any more tools?

 

[big-all]

wood is ok for within 2 or 3mm as the drill will quickly wear away the sides even when held correctly[central and right angles]

 

[JohnD]

how deep do you want to go?

Are you drilling for mortices or what?

 

[Dave54]

You don't say what the jig is for apart from "drilling straight holes", or what you are trying to achieve with the jig.

 

[TheJay]

I am building a woodworking bench/mitre saw stand.

It is for getting straight holes for screws which are approx. 8cm long.

I also want to drill pocket holes at 45 degreed with a 3/4mm drill bit for rigidity.

 

[Dave54]

For straight holes to (wood)screw one piece of wood to another I'd just mark the holes out and drill/countersink them. If I wanted a pilot hole for the thread, or if I was using nuts and bolts I'd just use the clearance hole as a guide. If you want to pocket screw parts of it together using angled holes, and it's a one off with only a few holes to drill just make a jig of the right size and angle out of a bit of hardwood. I wouldn't over think it all if I were you. generally jigs are only worth making if they allow you to do something you really can't do without a jig, or something you're going to do many times.